I used to just get takeout, but nowadays I want to cook for friends! We have one friend (a guy) coming over tomorrow night. I think I might do chicken on the grill and some basic sides (corn, mashed potatoes, a salad). Maybe something fun for dessert like brownies.
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That sounds yummy! My dad texted me today & said he was coming over tonight for pizza. I think that was a hint LOL
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Usually we gril (if it's grilling weather) and I do sides (stir fry, bread, salad, corn, ect.)
If it's cold my go too is lasgana or baked chicken. Or I'll throw a roast in the crockpot...I make a mean roast
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My go-to is tomato sauce and chicken cutlets - it's the one meal I know I won't usually mess up!
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White chicken chili with a whole bar full of toppings that they can choose from!
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Whole roasted chicken, a green veggie, mashed potatoes or a grain. Dessert depends on the season.
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If it is grilling weather, we do shrimp with garlic in foil, angus steaks and creamy polenta.
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DH always cooks and he usually does pan fried duck. Mmm!
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I still order food for guests because I'm no the most confident cook. Baking? That's another story!
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Lasagne!
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we grill in the summer. winter it depends on the guest - maybe enchiladas or lasagna or a roasted chicken...
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We're versatile so it really depends on weather, our mood and who the guests are and occasion.
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I usually roast a chicken or make a pot roast with a traditional potato, in season veg and salad sides. If We have guests during the afternoon a lasagna is easy to make ahead and pop in the oven.
We had a lot of family over last month and threw a huge pork shoulder in the crock pot and made pulled pork sandwiches with coslaw and corn on the cob. It was super easy and delicious.
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@LuLu Mom: this is the EXACT response I was going to say!!
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Chicken pesto pasta. If I have time, I'll cook the chicken myself, if not rotisserie is the way to go.
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We grill in the summer and usually make something in the crockpot once the weather gets cold.
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Grilled pork tenderloin and prosciutto wrapped asparagus
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White Chicken Chili or Spaghetti with Homemade sauce. Depends on the person
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Baked salmon, wild rice pilaf, and Greek salad
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Depends on the weather! Most of the time we just grill out chicken or burgers with a ton of sides. I would be tempted to do a chili bar if the weather is a little cooler
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Roast chicken with a salad and some starchy thing, often. I just found this recipe for zaatar spiced roasted potatoes, and they are crazy. Or sometimes I'll make this great veggie curry.
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@babyjmama: great minds....ha
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I don't have a go-to meal, I just use my guests as guinea pigs for whatever I've been wanting to try lately
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I always try crockpots - a roast, pulled pork, chili, etc.
But if I have a ton of prep time I make an amazing lasagna!
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baked turkey and spinach ziti
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We grill or broil up a couple of steaks and a couple of salmon steaks and everyone just takes what they want of each, a veggie of some kind (asparagus, often) and a big kale/arugula/mixed greens salad.
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Pizza! I can't cook. Lol
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